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Old 27-11-2004, 03:45 PM   #1
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is the sr7 hull the same as a v24?? i thoght the v24 had the sr8 ocke hull? also what are the sr7s like in big seas, i know the sr9 are the dogs dangles and ive been on my mates sr8 and i know from boatmad their pants in a following sea but never heard any reports on the 7s.. I found one at a good price but i am looking for a boat that will bring me home each day

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Old 27-11-2004, 04:07 PM   #2
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SR7 is based on the original B22 batboat/Backdraft 22, which has less agressive stepps than the B23/V24

They're ok, similar qualities to the SR8 with respect to head/following sea.
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Old 28-11-2004, 11:01 AM   #3
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Very wet (in a submarine sort of way) in a following sea in thier original form but improved in thier rib form.
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Old 28-11-2004, 11:12 AM   #4
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Don't know if they fiddled with the hull as well but if they didn't I suppose it must be?
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Old 29-11-2004, 07:37 AM   #5
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ok thanks guys... im in to the prestigious (how the hell do u spell that) looks of em.. ill go have a look at it
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Old 29-11-2004, 11:24 AM   #6
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Is that owing to the recovery effect the toobs have in a stuff type situation?
Fkkn Hell Matt don't let the mincer hear you say something like that! He' ll have you blackballed!

good luck with the Rib glen!
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Old 29-11-2004, 11:52 AM   #7
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Old 29-11-2004, 11:27 PM   #8
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That was close.... you nearly got away with it
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